Based on Survey Feedback from LEAs Examples:  Copy Rosters for a Teacher: ◦ Able to copy over a teacher’s entire roster to another subject area  Update.

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Presentation on theme: "Based on Survey Feedback from LEAs Examples:  Copy Rosters for a Teacher: ◦ Able to copy over a teacher’s entire roster to another subject area  Update."— Presentation transcript:

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Based on Survey Feedback from LEAs Examples:  Copy Rosters for a Teacher: ◦ Able to copy over a teacher’s entire roster to another subject area  Update All Percentages: ◦ Able to update all percentages in a data column at once for a better starting point ◦ % student teacher enrollment ◦ % full/partial instruction  Claiming Report: ◦ Overclaiming and Underclaiming for a student is available in one report showing how the student in claimed in all subjects and grades

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 NEW collection for the pre-population of PVAAS rosters: ◦ PIMS Staff - Student – Subtest Collection  NOT using PIMS Course/HQT for PVAAS RV pre-population  LEAs determine alignment of local courses to State assessments as this is handled uniquely across LEAs  Student Staff Subtest collection is open now! ◦ Submission deadline: March 25, 2015 at 11:59 pm. Be sure to submit before the deadline! ◦ Run Cognos Reports!!! ◦ PVAAS RV will mirror Staff -Student-Subtest Collection  Jan 21 DQN Meeting: ◦ Brian Truesdale and Kristen Lewald will discuss this collection ◦ PIMS Admin and Admin Responsible for Program Side of RV

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 Part 1 of the updated VLM has been available since November 2014  Part 2 of the updated VLM will be released by the end of February 2015! ◦ will be sent statewide to notify LEAs Sections in Part 1 Welcome (including sections by role) What is Roster Verification? Roster Verification overview Instructional Responsibility Sections in Part 2 Teacher actions School Administrator actions LEA/District Admin actions Resources/Supports

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 No formal presentation will be shared; simply time set aside for questions Tuesday Afternoons, 2:30-4:00 p.m. April 28 through June 9, 2015 Go to and enter webinar ID to join! Thursday Mornings, 7:30-9:00 a.m. April 30 through June 11, 2015 Go to and enter webinar ID to join! Information on how to join is included in the PVAAS Professional Development Opportunities Booklet or the Roster Verification Training & Resources document, both available on the PVAAS login page!

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 Manage Your Data ◦ Track information throughout the year; Make sure information in SIS is accurate; Work closely with your PIMS Administrator; Create a tracking system for enrollment and withdrawal dates  Make Use of All Resources Available ◦ Use all resources and supports; Attend/participate in trainings; View RV Virtual Learning Module  Be Proactive: Use the Time Wisely ◦ Solve as many issues as possible during Preview phase; Designate a Roster Verifier to assist you; Start early in the process and set aside uninterrupted time; Keep detailed notes of why changes were made on rosters  Collaborate with Other Administrators ◦ Have a District Admin who is “go to” person; Work with District Admins, Principals, and PIMS Administrator to ensure consistency across schools  Work Closely with Your Teachers ◦ Train all teachers in the process early on; Allow sufficient time for teachers to meet and collaborate together; Meet with teachers as grade-level or department-level teams to do verification together; Meet with teachers individually for questions; Keep teachers informed of the process “Be patient, take your time, and pace yourself throughout the process!”

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 Prepare Your Data ◦ Ensure SIS is accurately capturing all data needed; Make sure data is complete and accurate in PIMS; Prepare ahead of time and do as much work as possible in Preview phase; Start early in each verification phase  Prepare Your Staff ◦ Provide professional development to all staff involved in RV; Attend trainings held by PVAAS Statewide Team for PDE  Work Together ◦ Meet as District Admin team first then with each School Admin individually; Work through details and determinations as team to provide consistency across district; Provide work sessions for School Admins to work together; Make time to meet with teachers and School Admins during their respective RV phases  Use the Resources ◦ Make full use of resources and trainings; View the RV Virtual Learning Module; Use “SAS EVAAS” help desk via PVAAS website; Follow checklists provided by PVAAS Statewide Team for PDE “There are 4 keys to this process: Communication, Collaboration, Coordination, and Consistency!”